Bakery Production Hand (Early Shift) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time General Worker
R6 000 – R7 500/month
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Job Description

Here in Khayelitsha, a soft drink bottling plant needs steady people who can repeat a task well for eight hours. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Help the machine operator clear jams and reload hoppers
  • Clean down machines and floors at the end of each run
  • Follow lock-out procedures when helping with cleaning inside machines
  • Wear hairnets, beard covers and gloves in food-safe zones
  • Hand over at shift change with notes on rejects and stoppages
  • Feed raw material or empty packaging into the machine at the start of the line
  • Record batch codes and counts on the hourly production sheet

Must-haves

  • Basic reading and counting for batch sheets
  • No problem wearing full PPE, including ear protection
  • You follow hygiene rules without being reminded
  • Medically fit; some food plants ask for a medical check

On offer

  • Path to machine operator after six months
  • Staff shop with discounted factory products
  • Night-shift allowance on top of basic pay

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Khayelitsha really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: your latest school results or matric certificate, CV listing any factory or packing work, even short-term plus ID copy, certified within the last three months.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Khayelitsha; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Name the products you worked on before, like "biscuit line" or "juice bottling". Factory recruiters read that faster than a job title.
  • Mention that you can work rotating shifts right at the top. It is the first thing most factories filter on.

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Job details
SalaryR6 000 – R7 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKhayelitsha, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date19 November 2026
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